James Longmuir
James Longmuir | |
|---|---|
| Dean of the Chapel Royal | |
| Church | Church of Scotland |
| In office | 1969 to 1973 |
| Predecessor | Charles Warr |
| Successor | Hugh Douglas |
| Other post(s) | Moderator of the General Assembly (1968-1969) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1934 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Boyd Longmuir 26 April 1907 |
| Died | 22 October 1973 (aged 66) |
| Education | Dalziel High School |
James Boyd Longmuir, CBE, TD (26 April 1907 – 22 October 1973) was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.[1][2]
Early life
Longmuir was born on 26 April 1907. He was educated at Dalziel High School, a secondary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. He studied at the University of Glasgow.[3]
Ordained ministry
Longmuir was ordained to Swinton Parish in 1934 where he served until 1952. During World War II, he served with the Royal Army Chaplains' Department and was awarded the Territorial Decoration.[4] After that he was Minister at Chirnside.
He was Dean of the Chapel Royal[5] and Chaplain to HM Bodyguard for Scotland (The Royal Company of Archers) from 1969 to 1973.[6] He was an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen.[7]
Longmuir died on 22 October 1973. He was aged 66.[8]
References
- ^ The Times, Thursday, 17 Jul 1969; pg. 12; Issue 57614; col F New Scottish Deans
- ^ National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
- ^ Who was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ London Gazette
- ^ London Gazette
- ^ London Gazette
- ^ New Chaplain To The Queen In Scotland The Times Thursday, 31 Jan 1957; pg. 10; Issue 53753; col G
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, 24 Oct 1973; pg. 21; Issue 58921; col E Very Rev J B. Longmuir
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